Online Volunteer for Security Presentation and Visual Communication Support

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Position Title: Online Volunteer for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Presentation and Visual Communication Support
Location: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) was established in 2002 as a Political/Peacebuilding Mission, directed and supported by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). The mission aims to support peace and development efforts in Afghanistan, ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel and operations in a challenging environment.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer for Security Presentation and Visual Communication Support is crucial for enhancing the design and delivery of visual materials for security presentations, briefings, and reports within the Security Information and Operations Centre (SIOC) of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Afghanistan. The volunteer will engage with SIOC to produce high-quality visual outputs that will aid in delivering clear, professional, and impactful presentations for various key platforms, including security briefings for newly arrived personnel and visiting Senior UN Officials. The role is designed to support the overall mission of UNDSS in ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel and assets throughout Afghanistan, thereby contributing to the UN's critical work in fostering peace, development, and humanitarian assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteer will be responsible for designing professional PowerPoint presentations that integrate security data, maps, and visual elements. They will develop high-quality visual communication products such as infographics, dashboards, and briefings. Collaboration with SIOC Information and GIS specialists is essential to align visual outputs with security content and data analysis. The volunteer must ensure that all visual products adhere to UNDSS visual standards and branding guidelines. Additionally, they will incorporate feedback from the SIOC team to refine presentations and visual content. The expected outputs include high-quality PowerPoint presentations and visual communication materials tailored to SIOC and senior management needs, enhanced visual clarity and impact in security briefings and operational reports, and improved capacity of SIOC Information to produce professional visual products. The volunteer will also contribute to the development of capacity through coaching, mentoring, and guidance during the assignment, culminating in a final statement of achievements reflecting their contributions to security presentation and visual communication enhancement.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess strong skills in graphic design and visual communication, particularly in creating PowerPoint presentations and infographics. Proficiency in design software and tools is essential. The ability to work collaboratively with a team and incorporate feedback effectively is also required. Strong attention to detail and adherence to branding guidelines are critical for this role. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the United Nations and an understanding of the security context in Afghanistan.

Educational Background:
A background in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have relevant training or coursework that demonstrates their ability to create professional visual materials. Experience in a similar role or environment will be advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have prior experience in graphic design or visual communication, particularly in a professional setting. Experience working with international organizations or in a security context would be beneficial, although not mandatory. The ability to demonstrate a portfolio of previous work in visual communication will be an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all communications and materials will be produced in English. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly local languages spoken in Afghanistan, would be considered a plus but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the contract is not specified. The role is expected to be full-time, and the volunteer will work remotely while engaging with the SIOC team in Afghanistan. Compensation details are not provided, as this is a volunteer opportunity.